RIDGEFIELD, NJ (October 02, 2008) – Norwegian projector manufacturer, projectiondesign has supplied its F10, F20 and F30 visualization and simulation specific model projectors to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. The Academy is the only place in the world to have a planetarium, a natural history museum and an aquarium all under one roof, and is one of the most environmentally friendly museums on the planet. The Academy has also formally recognized projectiondesign as one of its corporate supporters with the installation of its products inside Morrison Planetarium, Hohfeld Hall pre-show area, the Water Planet exhibit and the scientific Visualization Studio for creating visual and audio content. more

AMX OPENS NEW LAS VEGAS OFFICE AND SHOWROOM
Multi-media showroom, conference and training facility is designed for use by AMX Hospitality Channel Partners

RICHARDSON, Texas – September 30, 2008 – AMX®, the leader in providing simplified solutions in the audio/visual control industry, announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art 5,800 square foot office and showroom called AMX Las Vegas Device Discovery Center. Located at 3883 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 1090, the full-service center showcases more than 350 AMX products, while offering a fully furnished business facility for dealers, consultants, architects, designers and end users. more

Electro-Voice Sx600 loudspeakers have earned a solid reputation as a sound solution for stadium applications, as demonstrated by two new high school installations by systems integration specialists Thompson Engineering (Riverside, CA). more

Wohler at HD World 2008
Booth 1101

Company Background:

Since its inception in 1987, Wohler Technologies’ video products division, PANORAMAdtv, has been a world leader in providing in-rack audio and video monitoring solutions for the broadcast, motion picture, and professional audio/visual markets. The San Francisco Bay Area-based company offers a comprehensive range of products that simplify analog and digital source monitoring in facilities of all sizes and complexity. More information is available at www.wohler.com. more

In a move that immediately strengthens its domestic sales and support operations, JBL Professional today announced the appointment of Richard Ruse as Western Regional Sales Director. Ruse, a pro audio veteran with extensive industry experience in recording, MI, fixed install and tour sound, joins JBL Professional effective immediately and reports to Stephen Morris, JBL Professional Executive Vice President of Sales. According to Morris, Ruse brings strong business acumen coupled with a proven record of success working with both manufacturers’ representatives and customers. more

Harman Professional today announced the promotion of Scott Robbins from Senior Vice President of Sales, Crown Audio to group-wide Vice President of Sales with the specific mandate to work with brand-level sales executives to strengthen existing sales operations and to grow Harman Professional’s sales presence in emerging markets. Today’s announcement was made by Michael MacDonald, Harman Professional Executive Vice President of Marketing & Sales, to whom Robbins reports. more

PETALUMA, Calif. — Oct. 2, 2008 — Panamax, a world-leading provider of AC power management solutions, today announced that its MAX® PM family of power management products was recognized at CEDIA EXPO 2008 with a RESI Award for best power management product. Presented by Residential Systems magazine, the RESI Awards honor the most innovative product designs in the custom installation industry and were judged by an esteemed panel of custom installers and industrial designers. more

FAIRFAX, VA – October 2, 2008 – InfoComm International, the trade association representing the professional audiovisual industry, has launched a $1.5 million advertising and public relations campaign aimed at educating architects and building professionals about the value of contracting with AV companies employing Certified Technology Specialists. As part of the campaign InfoComm has created a new website, www.ctsforav.com, offering examples of innovative projects that bring together outstanding design with exceptional communications capabilities. An online directory allows building professionals to connect with qualified companies with Certified Technology Specialists on staff – the only audiovisual certification credential that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). more

MOUNTAINSIDE, New Jersey (October 2, 2008) — Verrex Corporation, a leading audiovisual integration firm providing global, end-to-end solutions to corporate clients in the Americas and Europe, today announced the appointment of Daniel Lee as Project Manager in its London office. more

Ingram Micro Authorized to Distribute SceneStudio Digital Signage Application in the United States

Buffalo, NY (October 2, 2008) – RidgeLogic Development, a developer of digital signage software for single locations, and Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world’s largest technology distributor, announce the signing of a distribution agreement for the U.S. market. Under terms of the agreement Ingram Micro will distribute RidgeLogic’s SceneStudio content management application and media players. more